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Water for Tomorrow

Southern California's water supply is less certain and less reliable during times of drought as it comes from a variety of sources, including Northern California and the Colorado River. This imported water is impacted by unpredictable ebbs and flows in supply due to recurring droughts, environmental regulatory decisions, uncertain impacts of climate change and other factors.

The Water for Tomorrow Program is West Basin's approach to addressing the service area's water future.

Protect the District’s existing water supply;

Diversify and augment our water supply portfolio; and

Innovate to prepare for the future.

West Basin has demonstrated its commitment to being an industry leader by exploring new methods and innovative technologies to enhance the region’s water supply, with the mission to “provide a safe and reliable supply of high-quality water to the communities we serve.” West Basin ensures water reliability for service area residents and businesses through balanced and affordable supply diversification: maximizing water recycling, expanding conservation efforts, desalting brackish groundwater and evaluating desalinated ocean water.

West Basin is dedicated to doing the most it can for its customer agencies by seeking increased reliability of imported water, more opportunities for groundwater projects, and additional exploration of alternative local water supplies such as both potable and non-potable water reuse and desalination.

Join West Basin in securing our water future

West Basin has long been a leader in the use of recycled water. The district has invested approximately $600 million in its water recycling program and has approximately 100 miles of recycled water pipeline throughout its service area, securing an affordable local water supply for business, industry and residents.

West Basin was the second agency in California to desalt brackish groundwater in its service area. West Basin is also exploring a responsible ocean water desalination program that meets and/or surpasses environmentally protective requirements established by the State.